Chief, Astronaut Training, Member of Orbiter Configuration Control Board and Space Shuttle Program Control Board

Member or past member of Society of Experimental Test Pilots, American Helicopter Society, Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, the National Technical Association, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Order of the Daedalians, and the Association of Space Explorers

Distinguished Executive in the Senior Executive Service; Air Force and DOD, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, 16 Air Medals, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, National Intelligence Medal; NASA, 3 Space Flight Medals, 2 Outstanding Leadership Medals, Distinguished Service Medal; the United States Air Force Academy Distinguished Graduate Award; the George Washington University Distinguished Alumni Award; National Society of Black Engineers Distinguished National Scientist Award; President's Medal, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; Honorary Doctorates from the College of Aeronautics, the University of the District of Columbia, and Southeastern University. He was also awarded the Air Force Association Ira Eaker Award